The IS Core-I: Economic and Systems Engineering Approaches to IS Identity

This article presents an economic basis for declaring Information Systems and Information Technology to be both cognitively and socio-politically legitimate and to show that learning [Benbasat and Zmud, 2003] has been achieved The large scale complexity and diversity of today\u27s information systems are discussed within the context of a software engineering (SE) model and the higher-level view of the product that SE provides. The history and scope of investments in computing, and the practices of software engineering demonstrate that we are not a New Collective suffering from an identity crisis. We are a heterogeneous group looking at a wide diversity of Information Systems, some of which challenge the way we think about organizational boundaries and show that artifacts are not adequate to define IT

A Web Enabled CyberCollaboratory for Asynchronous Team Projects

This paper describes the development and implementation of a WEB enabled CyberCollaboratory that can be accessed via the Internet asynchronously. The asynchronous architecture (access is possible from the location and time of an individual member\u27s choice) would enable faculty to provide collaborative learning experiences and team project assignments resulting in an enriched educational experience for students. Students would learn team work methodologies, techniques for group problem solving and consensus building, and have the opportunity to work with diverse team members thus enriching both their social and educational experienc

Sustaining a Successful Community Partnership: a ten year retrospective of quality practices and sustainability applied to service-learning at the Douglas County Department of Corrections

One of the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s three stated strategic goals is to be “…recognized for its outstanding engagement with the urban, regional, national, and global communities.” Starting in fall 2004 the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s (UNO) implemented a service-learning course that takes college students into the Douglas County Department of Corrections (DCDC) to teach basic computer skills to inmates. To date over 200 undergraduates and 600 inmates have completed the course. Quality practices (NYLC 2008) such as progress monitoring, duration and intensity, participant voice, partnerships, meaningful service, link to the curriculum, reflection, diversity, planning, and impact used to develop, implement and sustain the course over ten years will tell this story

An Analysis of Applying Artificial Neural Networks for Employee Selection

This paper describes the research and development of an artificial neural network system as a decision aid for employee selection. The ability of the artificial neural network to recognize patterns even using noisy data for employee selection and performance evaluation suggests this framework has significant potential advantage over traditional statistical models, such as regression analysis. Further, the neural model eliminates several methodological problems associated with the use of multiple regression, including non- linearity, incorrect function form specification, and heteroskedasticity

UIS-SCHEDULER An Asynchronous Web Enabled Collaborative Course Scheduling Tool

Course scheduling is often a labor intensive, manual process that is governed by heuristics. UIS-SCHEDULER, a WEB enabled collaborative planning tool under development at the University of Illinois, can be used to perform asynchronous planning and course scheduling. The asynchronous environment and optimization methodology for UIS-SCHEDULER aredescribed. This new scheduling tool is expected to save time and compress the planning cycle as a result of the reduction in the number of face-to-face meetings required during the planning process. Higher individual and group productivity and satisfaction with the scheduling process and outcomes are also expected as a result of the use of asynchronous technology

Web-CCAT: a Collaborative Learning Environment for Geographically Distributed Information Technology Students and Working Professionals

This paper describes the underlying concepts, architecture, and design of a Web-enabled CyberCollaboratory (Web-CCAT) for geographically distributed information systems students and working professionals. The primary objectives for Web-CCAT are (1) to provide the opportunity to participate in and enjoy the benefits of cooperative learning without having to coordinate meeting times or come to campus; and (2) to provide a more technologically enriched collaborative environment than is possible in a traditional face-to-face classroom. To meet these objectives, multi-user, collaborative software tools and procedures were designed for use in the asynchronous mode of communication. Web-CCAT is implemented as a tool kit of commercially available applications coupled with software developed at the University of Illinois at Springfield. The system became operational in January 1999

A Decade of Self-Discovery through Service Learning

Introduction Best Practices Link to Curriculum College Student Voices/ Reflections Duration and Intensity Diversity Partnerships Monitoring/Debriefing Meaningful Service Video Review of Artifacts Q&

Strategic Information Systems Planning and U.S. County Government

This article presents the second in a series of public sector studies conducted by Syracuse University in cooperation with the University of Nebraska at Omaha. The research reported here investigates Strategic Information Systems Planning (SISP) at the county level. The first study described SISP at the state level. Because the questionnaire and research methodologies are almost identical, this study of countywide SISP closely follows the format of the SISP study conducted at the state level. The entire series of SISP studies is based on data from the Government Performance Project (GPP) survey of U.S. governments (state, county, and city) conducted by Syracuse University from 1998 through 2002. The findings for counties mirror those for states, and indicate an absence of SISP

STRATEGIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS PLANNING IN U.S. COUNTY GOVERNMENTS: Will the Real SISP Model Please Stand Up?

This paper is the second in a series of studies examining strategic information systems planning (SISP) in U.S. governments based on information technology performance data and ratings generated for the Government Performance Project (2000 re states and 2001 re counties). The first study examined SISP at the state level (PPMR, June 2002). This study investigates SISP in county government using data from the 40 largest U.S. counties in terms of revenue within regions. Findings suggest that structural features of county government inhibit translation to counties of successful business models for strategic use of information systems, and they support the conclusion that models need to be adapted to meet the challenges of government planning. Examples of successful planning in some counties where the county CIO or the central county information technology office plan strategically within the limits of their authority may point a way toward a model for government. Further study is needed to develop a reliable U.S. government model for SISP